Inspire Community Grant Program

The Inspire Community Grant offers project-specific support for arts and cultural projects to community-based organizations, groups, collectives, or artists. Donor Name: Genesee Valley Council on the Arts State: New York County: Livingston County (NY), Monroe County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: This support enables highly creative professional artists and organizations to serve geographically, economically, and ethnically diverse populations in order to increase the vitality of local communities in Livingston and Monroe Counties. Funding Information The Inspire Community Grants are awarded in the amount of $2,500- $7,500.  The project is to take place between January 2025 and December 2025. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for an Inspire Community Grant, applicants must meet the following criteria: A 501(c)(3) or New York State non-profit organization with an active board of trustees either incorporated in NY State or registered to do business in NY State. A government or quasi-governmental entity, or Tribal Nation. Individual artists, groups or collectives, and unincorporated entities who are working with an eligible Fiscal Sponsor or Community Partner are eligible. Lead applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of submission and may not be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program.  Projects must take place in the same county as the Fiscal Sponsor or Community Partner. For more information, visit Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.